Latest Senate Hearing News & Updates

Washington, March 4 (IANS) US senators warned that child sexual abuse images are being shared globally on a scale that outpaces victim identification, as a mother told a Senate hearing her daughter’s abuse material is “still online” more than 25 years later, and lawmakers pressed for tougher action against offenders and online platforms.At a Congressional hearing on this issue, Senator Josh Hawley said the issue concerns “children who are being exploited” and “children whose abuse ha…

Washington, Feb 6 (IANS) Artificial intelligence has emerged as a priority risk for the US financial system, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent telling Congress that regulators are stepping up oversight of how AI is used across markets and institutions.Testifying before the Senate Banking Committee, Bessent said AI is one of four focus areas in the Financial Stability Oversight Council’s 2025 annual report. “The council is prioritizing the responsible use of artificial intelligence to str…